If you are a K-12 teacher-librarian, are thinking about becoming a teacher-librarian, or simply interested in how a school library can have a meaningful impact on the culture of a school, Hacking School Libraries is an excellent read.

School libraries have the potential to be more inviting and innovative which will ultimately lead to more use by students and their families, staff and community members. This book will change the way you view school libraries and includes tips on how to set up the space, how to get students more involved in the library and how to advocate the importance of the library. 

This course is ongoing and renews annually.

You will register for this course through Teacher Study via the external link provided.  The $175 registration fee is paid to Teacher Study. Clock hours are sponsored by ESD 112.  The cost of clock hours is $90.  School districts that are members of the ESD 12 clock-hour cooperative do not pay the clock-hour fee. 

1. Purchase and read Hacking School Libraries - 10 Ways to Incorporate Library Media Centers into Your Learning Community, By Kristina A. Holzweiss and Stony Evans
   You can find this book at amazon.com or your favorite bookstore. 

2) Write complete answers to all of the questions on the Book Study Handout. Type answers directly into the document. The handout is provided to you after registration is completed.

3) There are 10 specific strategies in this book designed to transform the library space and make it more welcoming and innovative. These strategies can be put into practice right away and they have the potential to help the library become an integral part of any K-12 school. Your assignment is to write a 3-4 page paper where you identify at least 3 strategies (hacks) that you will implement into your own library or educational setting. Be sure to communicate your role, why you chose those three particular strategies and how you think they will have a positive impact in your school. 

Turn in the 3-4 page paper. It should be 10-12 pt font double-spaced.